san francisco
Festivals
‘50 Shades of Charcoal’ Is the Food Festival We Definitely Didn’t Ask For
Who doesn’t love a good “house-made charcoal sangria?”
Ian Burke
7.18.18
san francisco
The Freaky, Fabulous Story of Marlena's, San Francisco's Santa-Studded Drag Bar
Marlena’s may be gone, but everyone has a story to tell about the most Christmassy drag bar—or draggiest Christmas bar—there ever was.
Mayukh Sen
12.19.17
Burritos
My Fried Chicken Burrito Came to Me in a Dream
I realised how dream imprints can be an inspiration for a chef. It’s almost like I’m working in my sleep.
Wes Rowe
9.25.17
bars
How to Start a Tiki Bar from Scratch
"Beyond the drink, it’s about the complete transformative experience of leaving the outside world and coming to another world where it’s dusk, it’s moody, it’s atmospheric."
Martin Cate
9.22.17
san francisco
A Brief Look at Cutty Bangs: San Francisco's Weird, Beloved Liquor Store Tradition
Ever been in a Bay Area liquor store and seen those curated plastic bags full of little airplane bottles of booze? If so, you have met the cutty bang in the wild.
Hilary Pollack
9.6.17
Pizza
Meet the Godfather of Indian Pizza
“A lot of people ask me: ‘Do they have pizza like this in India?’” Tony grins. “No! That was only born here. That happens only here.”
Jackson Scarlett
9.5.17
WTF
San Francisco's New Rat Cafe Is the Animal Pop-Up No One Asked For
Don’t expect a discount if something furry brushes past your ankle.
Daisy Meager
5.19.17
san francisco
Brandon Jew's Restaurant Tells the Story of San Francisco's Chinatown
Mister Jiu's is more than just an homage to Jew's Chinese heritage; it's a statement on the changing face of San Francisco's Chinatown.
Brandon Jew
4.28.17
bacon
This Porkless Bacon Is Michelin-Approved
Michelin-starred San Francisco chef Matthew Accarrino has created a bacon made with white sturgeon.
Natalie B. Compton
3.7.17
coffee
Inside Cafe X, Home of the World's First Robot Barista
The concept is the brainchild of Henry Hu, a 23-year-old college dropout from Hong Kong, whose love of coffee is intertwined with his entrepreneurial spirit.
Gigen Mammoser
2.6.17
Thanksgiving
Leftover Turkey Makes the Best Fried Rice
The Mission Chinese chef shares his best memories of Thanksgivings in Oklahoma (cheese logs!) and shares his best tips for using leftover turkey.
Danny Bowien
12.26.16
Make this
The Secret to Making Mission Chinese Food's Famous Spicy Chicken Wings
Even Danny Bowien's bona fide Wonka factory of explosively flavourful Chinese food has its mainstays. As Nelly would say, it's hot in here.
Munchies Staff
12.11.16
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